Now introducing and opening in May 2016 Paradise Point!!! Located on the exclusive north end of Pawleys Island this location features dazzling views of midway inlet, South Litchfield and Pawleys Island beaches. Comprised of 4,000 square feet of open living space and covered porches the house will be fully appointed with granite counters, custom cabinetry, and professional grade appliances. This reverse floor plan features 7 bedrooms and 7 baths: 1 king master suite w/ private bath and 1 queen guest bedroom w/ private bath on the top floor. 5 remaining bedrooms on the 2nd floor include: 1 king with private bath, 1 king with shared bath, 1 queen with private bath, 1 queen with shared bath, final room has 2 bunk beds = 2 twins and 2 doubles. All bedrooms equipped with flat screen televisions. Sleep capacity will be 18. Exterior features include a salt water pool and hot tub, hot and cold showers, covered and screened porches and private boardwalk to beach. We are currently accepting reservations so call today to secure your 2016 vacation in this fantastic ocean front home!!!

Currently under construction and new to our inventory in 2016 is "Atlantique"! This 5 bedroom creek front getaway on the exclusive north end of Pawleys Island will feature a Crow's Nest along with covered and screened porches. There are fabulous views of the creek and inlet on the back side and views from the Crow's Nest magnify ocean views on the front. The top floor of this reverse floor plan is comprised of a spacious gourmet kitchen with open living and dining area, along with 1 King master bedroom and 1 Queen bedroom each with private baths. Both bedrooms face the creek offering terrific Pawleys Island sunset views. The 2nd floor features a lounge room with wet bar , 1 Queen bedroom and 2 King bedrooms each with private baths. Exterior amenities include a pool, hot tub, fire pit for lounging on cool spring and fall evenings, and a creek dock to secure boats after a successful day of fishing. We are NOW taking pre-reservations beginning mid May 2016. Call today to reserve this amazing creek front getaway for you family vacation. 3 King bdrms, 2 Queen bdrms, 5 full baths, 2 powder rooms, 7 flat screen televisions, exterior hot/cold shower, screened in porch, covered porches, crow's nest, elevator, pool, hot tub, fire pit, private deep water creek dock.

If you rented with us during the summer, you might have been offered boiled peanuts from the front desk staff. If not, I bet you saw them in the grocery store or on the side of the road. If you are unfamiliar with boiled peanuts.... below you will find more information about the official snack of the state.

Peanuts are in season during the months of August and September. Boiled peanuts taste best when they are pulled from the ground and placed into a pot for boiling. That is why roadside boiled peanuts taste best during the early fall and summer.

If you want to make your own boiled peanuts, it is very simple. If a person can boil water, they can make boiled peanuts. It is best if you use fresh raw peanuts from the field that have not been dried.

Since peanuts freeze well, you can buy them in bulk during prime time than freeze for the off season. It is recommended that you boil them for a few minutes, drain and cool before placing them in the freezer. Or you can cook them fully and package them for later.

Recipe:

2 pounds peanuts - 3 ounces salt - 3 gallons water

- Wash the peanuts until the water runs clear. Than soak for an additional 30mins to remove any remaining dirt.

- Drain peanuts and place in pot

- Add salt

- Cook on high for 4 hours ( cooking time can vary based on freshness of peanuts. The fresher the peanuts, the less time it takes)

- Check peanuts throughout cooking time to see if they are done. They are done when they have a similar texture to a cooked dry bean. They should keep it shape and not crunch when bitten.

This
4 bedroom 3 bath beach house with private canal dock sleeps 8 and is a
short stroll to the beach. Open and screened porches are perfect for
relaxing and enjoying quiet mornings and amazing afternoon sunsets over
the canal. Full kitchen with open dining and living room. Three
bedrooms on the upper level include 1 king with private bath, 2 twins
with shared bath and 2 twins with shared bath. Fourth bedroom is
located on ground floor with 2 twin beds and a private bath. Call today
to book this cozy beach house on South Litchfield Beach.

The Lachicotte Company is proud to announce our newest vacation properties for 2015.

A Cooler Place

Second Row, Pawleys Island

4 Bedrooms/ 2.5 Baths

All
the comforts of home! Spacious bedrooms and comfortable surroundings
make this property a great choice for families and groups alike! The
open gourmet kitchen with professional grade range and plenty of storage
make entertaining a breeze. Bedroom configurations: 1 King Master
Bedroom downstairs, 1 King Master Upstairs, 1 double bedroom, and 1 bunk
bed with trundle in 4th bedroom. Plus, 1 Queen sleeper sofa and 1
roll-away bed. Amenities include central heat/ air, ceiling fans,
dishwasher, microwave, disposal, washer/dryer, cable TV's, DVD's, wifi, a
decorative fireplace, covered front porch, enclosed outside shower,
grill, amazing ocean views. You are only a block from beach
access!!! This is a smoke free home. No pets

Decked Out

6 Bedrooms / 5 Baths

Oceanfront , North Pawleys Island

This exclusive home is situated on a
two acre lot on the northern most point and boasts panoramic views of the
creek, midway inlet, Litchfield's south end and the ocean. This stately
property will feature 4,000 square feet of covered porches, a spacious outdoor
bar with big screen TV, surround sound wired throughout the upstairs and
outside, as well as several outdoor dining areas, making this home one of the
finest on the Island. Take advantage of the reverse floor plan with
unparalleled views from the open living/dining/gourmet kitchen/sitting rooms
featuring tons of windows and oversized sliders. The Master suite is located on
the main floor as well. The first floor living area offers 5 additional
bedrooms, one being a ?second master? and is handicap friendly along with 2
unique children's rooms each with 2 built-in bunk beds. In total this home has
6 bedrooms and sleeps 16 quite comfortably. When not enjoying the beach, relax
in the salt water infinity pool complete with stacked stone waterfall and 2
pool decks or watch the sunset on the covered floating dock with deep water
access. Some of the elite design features of this home include an elevator,
rustic hickory floors and travertine-like porcelain tile, stainless steel
appliances, wine fridge, ice maker and quartz kitchen countertops. Entertaining
will be a breeze with the large dining table and kitchen bar area allowing
large groups to dine together.

Every detail has been attended to in
this spacious home made for entertaining! Boasts a gourmet kitchen with indoor
grill, built in breakfast nook and wet bars on both floors. It?s raining out?
Watch a movie in the indoor theatre. Enjoy panoramic views from the many decks
and screened porches or unwind in the hot tub. Includes floating creek dock and
private beach ramp. Master Suite features fireplace, built in vanity, jaccuzi
garden tub and walk-in shower. 6 bedroom / 5.5 bath / crib / elevator.

True Blue Creekhouse

6 Bedrooms / 4 Baths

Creek Front , Pawleys Island

New to our 2015 inventory is the
historic True Blue Creekhouse! Built in the late1800's, the name True Blue is
derived from the Indigo which was grown at the plantation for blue dye. The
True Blue Creekhouse is a historic landmark of Pawley's Island and we are
excited to have it available for you! The Creekhouse has been a Green family
home since 1940 when the home was purchased by Dr. Walter Green as a family
summer home. Dr. Green's daughter Mary had Polio and they purchased the house
for her so she could swim in the saltwater as therapy. The four grandchildren
of Dr. Green currently own True Blue and provide it as rental property
throughout the year. The house is equipped with 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and
sleeps 15 comfortably. Bedding consists of 3 King Beds, 1 Queen, 3 Doubles and
3 Twins. Full service kitchen and large open rooms provide ample space for
entertaining and large family gatherings. Spacious screened porches with
rockers and hammocks are ideal for lazy afternoons and evenings watching
fishermen, kayaker's and paddle board enthusiasts meandering through the creek.
The floating dock and kayaks provide access to the salt creek and an exposed
sandbar from mid to low tide. A crabtrap is provided to capture fresh blue
crabs from the dock. Fishing, shrimping and crabbing can be done from the dock
and from the sandbar from mid to low tide. Pawley's Island beach is less than a
mile from the home where you can enjoy the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean. This
home is truly something special in the beautiful community of Pawley's Island!
After one stay you're guaranteed to make it an annual tradition!

Saturday and Sunday, October 4 & 5 is a festival you do not want to miss. Everyone’s favorite activities such as hay rides, scarecrow building,
pumpkin painting, entertainment and food served under a big tent will occur. In the Lowcountry Zoo area, there will be additional hayrides, kids’ (temporary) tattoos, a snack tent, and special animal programs. There will be wool spinning demonstrations, sidewalk chalking, and a
make-and-take pine cone bird feeder craft activity. The butterfly house
will be open all day with some new butterflies just for the fall season.
Costumed character performances will take place in the Enchanted
Storybook Forest and ‘not so Spooky Swamp Adventure’ creek cruises will
be available throughout the weekend.

Located in the beautiful Huntington Beach State Park is the 39th
Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival. This
is a festival you do not want to miss. The date of this year event is Sept 26, 27 and
28. You will enjoy fine art, quality crafts and food, along with the musical
offerings of several of the area’s finest musicians. The cost of admission is
$8 for adults, or $10 for a multi day pass. Anyone under the age of 15 gets in
for free. The day of the festival, park
admission is free. It should be noted
that strollers and wheelchairs can be difficult to use due to uneven surfaces,
crowds and narrow hallways. The festival
ask for you please to not bring your dog.

Building a sandcastle is not just for the little ones. It is a fun activity that the whole family can enjoy together. Below are some tips to build the prefect sandcastle.

- Location: Avoid building in areas that have a high amount of foot traffic. Also, avoid building too close to the shore.

- Foundation: Just like your home, a strong foundation is key.

-In order to build the prefect sandcastle, the sand must be wet. By adding water, sand sticks together so it can be shaped. We recommend packing down the wet sand for the best results. Also, let the water drain before using.

- To know if sand is wet enough, take a ball of sand, roll it in your hands. If it stays together than it is ready.

Bucket: You are going to need lots of water. To save you time and energy , fill up a large bucket of water to keep near the building site.

Tools: You may build with only your two hands but the following tools make the experience easier.

Long handled lightweight shovel

Buckets

Carving tools

- Shave away in thin layers. It is always easier to take away sand than add.

- Work from top to bottom: This way you are less likely to ruin the design with your knee or falling sand.

Thinking of heading to Pawleys this weekend for Memorial Day? Personally, I think its a great idea. The weather is going to be beautiful. You can expect sun and the temperature to be around 80 degrees. While in town, if you are not playing golf or enjoying the water, below are some events happening.

If you never been to Pawleys around Christmas time, than you are missing out on my favorite event, Brookgreen Nights of a Thousand Candles. Tickets to this event are $16 for adults and $8 for children. This year the event took place December 5 -7, 12 - 14, and 19- 21.

What is Brookgreen Nights of a Thousand Candles ?

Brookgreen Nights of a Thousands Candles is when you walk threw gardens that are lighted by over 5,500 hand-lit-candles and countless sparking lights. Many walk the path with a cup of warm cider sold at the food and beverage tent. While walking enjoy the sound of hand bells ringing and carolers singing.

Summer 2013 was one for the books. Great times were had by all. Remember the official start of summer ( June 21st) is only 196 days away! Until than, relive those great memories by viewing our summer 2013 photo's below.

Each year the Low Country sees countless visitors and many
return year after year. One way these returning visitors can own a slice of
paradise is with Interval Ownership. Many people get this confused with
timeshares but they are different. With a timeshare, you have the right to use
a property while interval’s you own the property. Intervals are becoming
popular because many people cannot afford to own a vacation home unless it is an interval.

Intervals are divided equally among owners. Typically there
are anywhere from 4 to 8 owners. These owners have the ability to rent out their weeks if wanted. Most people have two, one-week vacations but can have more
depending on how many they purchased. Intervals end up paying for themselves because
you no longer pay for a hotel room. Part
of being the owner involves you paying property taxes, condo fee’s, and
maintenance. But you may be able to get a tax benefit by claiming it as an
alternative property.

As the owner you have the freedom to sell your share
whenever you want.

Labor day has come and gone. Summer is officially over but that does not mean it is too late for a vacation in Pawleys.Some may even argue that now is the best time to rent your favorite beach house.

Why September in Pawleys?

1.) The kids are back to school, this means the summer traffic is gone. You can still enjoy your favorite low country activity but now with a little peace and quite.

2.) September starts the cooling down of the weather. You can finally walk outside without sweating but still enjoy weather that is warm enough for the beach. The cooling down of the weather means one thing, golf season has begun. Fall is known as golf season in the low country.

3.) For all the fisherman out there, fall brings better fishing. For example the bigger wahoo appear offshore and the reds inshore.

4.) Lastly everyone's favorite reason to visit during the fall, the off season rates begin. Call 843-237-3366 for pricing.

The calendar of events for September include Atalya Craft Festival and Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art.

The Lachicotte Company is pleased to announce a competition to conceptualize a slogan for its Vacation Rentals department.

Background

Since
1991, The Lachicotte Company has been assisting families in making timeless
memories during their vacations in Pawleys Island. The company's
current slogan "Living the Lowcountry Lifestyle for a Week... or for a
Lifetime!" creatively markets the idea of renting a home to eventually
buying one in the area, supporting both the sales and rentals
departments of the company. With 2012's merger, there has been a great
addition to the sales team as well as a second office in Myrtle Beach.
We feel the Vacation Rentals department needs its own slogan, and have
decided to hold this contest as a fun way to find one.

Call for Submissions

From July 1st to July 15th,
The Lachicotte Company will hold a slogan contest through Facebook.
The chosen theme is "Pawleys Island: Family Vacations". The slogan must
convey the essence of family friendly fun and relaxation when on
vacation in Pawleys Island.

Requirements

Slogans must be short, catchy and easy to understand. The aim is to appeal to a wide audience.

Selection

Selection
of the top five entries will be made by The Lachicotte Company. We
will evaluate entries based on relevance to the theme and creativity.
An online poll will determine the winning slogan.

Prize

The winner will be awarded a $50.00 Visa Gift Card.

Eligibility

The contest is open to anyone regardless of age, country of origin, etc.

Entry fee

Participation in the contest is free.

Submissions

Submissions
are exclusively online through Facebook. Entrants are entitled to
submit any number of slogan proposals. Entries must be submitted on The
Lachicotte Company Facebook page no later than 5:00 pm EST on July 15, 2013.

Announcement of the winner

The winner will be notified by email prior to an announcement appearing on Facebook.

Disclaimer

This
promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or
associated with, Facebook. You are providing information to The
Lachicotte Company and not to Facebook. By entering the contest,
participants grant The Lachicotte Company exclusive rights to the slogan
for use in any format for marketing purposes.